Business/International Business
International Business
Typical Career Fields: International Business (projected growth 3% - 7%) • Management • International Dev. • Product Mgmt . • Human Resources • Real Estate • Supply Chain Mgmt • Banking/Finance • Sales • Healthcare Admin International Relations (projected growth 3%- 7%) • Diplomacy • Community/ • Public-Private • Foreign Affairs Economic Dev. Partnerships • Program Admin • Resource • Governance Development • Policy Analysis
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Where Our Grads Go (top nine): • Black & Veatch • IBM Hewlett- • ADP • Garmin Packard • Wai-Mart • US Army • Sprint • Univ. of Kansas • Boeing
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International Business Majors Strategies on how to become more marketable at graduation
International Business (Management, Human Resources, Banking/Finance, International Development, Real Estate, Sales, Product Management, Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Administration) • Learn at least one additional language. • Spend a semester or year studying abroad. • Seek an international internship, even if unpaid. • Obtain related experience with organizations in the US. • Learn about NAFfA, WTO, and GATI policies. • Acquire supervisory skills and experience by taking leadership roles in student organizations. • Learn about geography and international travel regulations. • Sharpen your public speaking and intercultural communication skills. • Interact with the international student population on campus. • Keep abreast of political, economic, and social changes worldwide. • Develop an understanding of the international business environment. • Research firms with international interests. Target larger firms that may be more likely to employ contracting services. • Develop your skills domestically and build a network of contacts. • Understand that many companies send more seasoned employees to work abroad. International Relations (Diplomacy, Foreign Affairs, Program Admin, Community/Economic Development, Resource Development, Public-Private Partnerships, Governance, Policy Analysis) • Learn a second or third language. • Study, volunteer, or work internationally. Seek as many experiences abroad as possible. • Complete an internship specifically with an NGO, the US government, or an international government. • Study world governments and religions. • Demonstrate your depth of dedication, willingness to adapt, and coping mechanisms to combat stress and difficult situations. • Seek cultural experiences on campus and get involved with international students. • Learn about geography and international travel regulations. • Learn to see all sides of a problem, including economic, social, political, and environmental. • Earn a relevant graduate degree such as international diplomacy, international relations, or law. • Research government hiring procedures and seek assistance from your campus career center. General Strategies • Entry-level positions are generally in the U.S. with mid-level positions involving some international travel. Corporations typically hire employees with the most experience or skills set for overseas work. • Develop linguistic skills. Learn a second and third language. • Demonstrate intercultural competency, sensitivity, and tolerance. • Get involved with the international student community on campus. • Live and/or work abroad while in school. • Commit to a continuous study of host country's language. • Look for temporary or volunteer positions abroad. • Obtain daily papers in target city to determine international and national news, business features, real estate markets, and community calendars. • Develop traits such as creativity, initiative, tenacity, a willingness to take risks, an adventurous spirit, and a sense of humor. • Be very planful about building an international career. It takes time to develop a set of skills and experiences that will prepare you for an overseas job.